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The charms of Lagoa Azul Ilha Grande

Lagoa Azul is a fantastic place! Basically it is a natural pool. The bottom is sandy, but there are also some rocks. The water is greenish blue and very clear.




The place, which is located in the region of the parish of Santana, where there is a church. It is between two small islands and a small peninsula. Along the compressed and round islands, it is located near Monkey Island, which is the closest point of Angrados Reis, that is, the continent. A super quiet environment for swimming without waves or strong currents. A perfect area to contemplate nature.




Why Lagoa Azul?

The nickname was due to the classic film that was shown in the program of the afternoon session of Rede Globo. The play starred the beautiful American actress Brooke Shieldes and actor Christopher Atkins. It takes place on a desert island where two young people live a romance. It certainly marked a generation.




Advice:

An excellent way to get there is with the Super Island tour. On this tour you will go with a super speedboat to the place, in addition to knowing other beaches and enjoying a delicious lunch. More information here.




Surroundings

In addition to being of incomparable beauty, the Blue Lagoon is very close to sensational beaches like Baleia Beach, Maguariqueçaba, Forte Site, Araça, Bananal Cove, Parish, Grumixama, Japariz and Baleia Beach.

If you want to know what to do in Ilha Grande, check out this article here.

Goldfish




Abdufdef fish, or better known as “sargentinho,” abounds there. They are even calm, they do not fear contact with tourists, since there is no fishing. You soon feel comfortable approaching people and appearing in the numerous underwater photos that are taken and published on social networks :]




How to get

The only way to get to Lagoa Azul is by boat. There is no access to land. That is, even if you are on a path to a nearby point, to get there you will have to take a sea transport. You can hire a tour with a company that has a speedboat, a schooner or a trawler. These tours start from several beaches of Ilha Grande.

How to enjoy

Without a doubt, it is one of the most popular places, if not the most searched in Ilha Grande. Boats anchor there and tourists swim freely in the natural pool. A great idea is to bring diving equipment and buoys to enjoy the place. Usually, these objects are provided by the tour companies that pass through there.




Why go to Lagoa Azul Ilha Grande?

Because it is simply one of the most charming places in the state of Rio de Janeiro! Who leaves, does not regret it! :]




Don’t get in a jam

It is important to plan well the season chosen for the tour, because in summer, high season, the place can be full of boats such as speedboats and large schooners, with many tourists. Often, visitors make loud sounds, which can damage the experience. Between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. It is the best moment when it is more empty.




Preserve this paradise

One of the advantages of Lago Azul Ilha Grande is that it is located in an environmental preservation area. That way, you can hardly see anyone throwing garbage or polluting the place. This ensures that nature is abundant in the islands and that the water is clean and transparent. Also remembering that it is forbidden to remove anything from there. Stones, shells, it is important to leave this paradise intact. If you are an animal like a starfish or a turtle, this rule is even more important. Do not bother them to take photos, for example, they can be scared. If you see trash there or someone who violates environmental regulations, feel free to clean or say something. :]